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Hibernia College
Louise MoriartyPME in Primary Education
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Applying for posts
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Applying for posts
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Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Applying for posts
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Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
The application form
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
You will find the application form under resources on educationposts.ie
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Application form options – make sure you download the right form!!!
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Preparation
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Tips
Do spend time on you SAF (Standard Application Form)
Put in the right info under registration – you will all be:
Areas of special interest pg. 5 – no word count, take advantage of that and sell yourself!
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Tips
Research the school you are applying to.
Find where you can ‘fit in’
How you can benefit them with your talents and what you have to offer. (Try to stand out)
But don’t make yourself look too busy either
Apply for schools that you are willing to work in, don’t waster their time or yours.
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
The Interview
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
You will find out if you have been called for interview about a week before it’s taking
place.
Use that week to research the school again
Ensure you know what you have put on your SAF and that you are comfortable
answering those topics.
Generally the interview is about 15 – 20 minutes long.
This year I would say my biggest tip for the interview
would be to show your understanding of distant learning,
apps you might be aware of seesaw etc.
The Interview
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
English questions about the school and your teaching experiences – have a lesson in
mind for infants/middle/senior classes so if you need to be specific you can draw on that.
The Gaeilge question is normally quite general – nothing to stress about
Religion – Again generally how would you support children’s spiritual development. Again
prepare your answer in advance.
The Interview
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Securing my first Role
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Choosing the right job for you
Accept the job
Contracts will be signed
Prepare for the upcoming role
First day nerves – especially if you are in a new school to you.
Generally there is a staff meeting – sit back, listen and get a feel for the place
There will be lots of changes this year due to the pandemic so go with the flow,
everyone will be finding their way
Securing my first role
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
The beginning of my teaching experience
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
SET role – quite daunting as we are so prepared for an in class roll.
Went to all SET meetings with the idea of learning from the team.
Biggest tip – ask for help!!! These teachers were ALL where you are now and are only
happy to help! So do just that!
At some point they will come to you for help to!
Build relationships within the school! Make it enjoyable.
If in a SET role, ask the class teacher how they want you
to remove children from class etc, & vice versa explain to SET if you are the class teacher
what way you would like them to leave/come back to class.
My experience
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Personally I completed the Droichead programme
Wonderful induction programme really
Use the teachers working with you – you will learn so much and get the opportunity to
observe fabulous teachers – so take everything you can!
Again ask for help if you don’t understand something – like the new tiered support plan
Most importantly have fun!!!
Probation Year
Growing independent teachers, rooted in support
Thank you for listening and best of luck on beginning this new
journey!
